Congratulations to these wonderful educators!! There are students, families, and colleagues all over the state reading this list right now and shouting, “I know that teacher!” and sharing about all the impact you had on their lives. You deserve this recognition! #ATOY26#NTOY26
The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce the names of the educators named 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Top 15 Finalists. These educators will be recognized July 28 at an event at the Governor's Mansion. Learn more at https://t.co/0GFwG26Kan.
Just in case some of you think I have an agenda (besides doing what’s best for all students, teachers, and schools), I asked ChatGPT: WHO would be affected the most if the Department of Education was abolished. So, here’s what AI thinks…
#DepartmentofEducation
Congratulations to Jeanie Wilcoxon, a 25-year veteran teacher, on being named the 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! Wilcoxon is a fourth-grade math teacher at Chenal Elementary School in the Pulaski County Special School District. Stay tuned for more info!
Being a Teacher of the Year means developing & supporting programs that not only celebrate great teachers, but also empower them to elevate their voice & influence. What an exciting day to name a TOY at my new school home! And boy is Christy Humphrey INCREDIBLE!! 🥰
Congratulations to teacher of the year, @Missytesterman, a long-time elementary school teacher in Rogersville, Tennessee.
She says she loves getting “to unlock the love of learning in students” — and gets some very special surprises from her former students.
A little late to the #WednesdayWisdom game, but my teacher mom and dad always impressed upon me how important it is to remember that entire nations are built on the shoulders of teachers. So grateful to them and to be able to share how much I #loveteaching!
Congratulations again, #NTOY23! May your influence continue to multiply throughout the years! And above all, soak up every drop of this amazing experience!!!
It’s that time of year again!
Through @CCSSO’s partnership with @CFPExtraYard, the 2023 State Teachers of the Year were invited to attend the @CFBPlayoff in Houston this weekend!
Keep an eye on our @instagram story ⬇️ https://t.co/CP7msP3LLc
& follow #NTOY23 for updates!
This amazing group of educators is about to begin an amazing journey of growth together as they represent their states as the 2024 State Teachers of the Year! Congratulations especially to Beau McCastlain the 2024 #Arkansas Teacher of the Year!
@ArkansasEd#ATOY2022#ATOY2024
Our favorite time of year is when we get to welcome a new member to our ATOY family!❤️ This year, we are so very excited to welcome and congratulate @BMcCastlain as the 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year!
Here’s a little virtual hug for you! 🥰
https://t.co/2DDcNvcF3s
Congratulations to the 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year State Semi-Finalists: Beau McCastlain (De Queen), Kassadi Seidenschnur (Bryant), Jeremy Kennedy (Greenbrier), and Nicole Franklin (Fort Smith). Stay tuned for more information!
'Very troubling vote in Florida and their new and separate "standards" for teaching black history. Why parents (voting citizens) think this is accurate or helpful to their communities eludes me. Take a look: DeSantis' state Board of Education approves new rules for teaching African American history https://t.co/w4OyJVgJlK via @usatoday